Stacking the Shelves #122

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

 

 

I received this big PJ's Greek Heroes book as a birthday present from a friend~

Congress of Secrets was my WoW pick from a few weeks back. The publisher was very kind to send me a copy- thank you so much Prometheus (Pyr) Books!

What did you add to your shelves this week?

WoW #55: Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan

 

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Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes
by Rick Riordan

August 18, 2015

336 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Who cut off Medusa's head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod to know, and Percy Jackson can fill you in on the all the daring deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, Bellerophon, and the rest of the major Greek heroes. Told in the funny, irreverent style readers have come to expect from Percy, ( I've had some bad experiences in my time, but the heroes I'm going to tell you about were the original old school hard luck cases. They boldly screwed up where no one had screwed up before. . .) and enhanced with vibrant artwork by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco, this story collection will become the new must-have classic for Rick Riordan's legions of devoted fans--and for anyone who needs a hero. So get your flaming spear. Put on your lion skin cape. Polish your shield and make sure you've got arrows in your quiver. We're going back about four thousand years to decapitate monsters, save some kingdoms, shoot a few gods in the butt, raid the Underworld, and steal loot from evil people. Then, for dessert, we'll die painful tragic deaths. Ready? Sweet. Let's do this.

 

I have Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and it is gorgeous with coloured illustrations. I definitely have to have this one too :D

 

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Stacking the Shelves #9

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

I was super excited to get this book! I've been eyeing it for ages and it was highly recommended so I couldn't resist not getting it anymore. I've already finished and it's so good so I lent it to my cat. I think he's enjoying it ;) I also may have already ordered the next book.

Angelfall by Susan Ee

This one's stunning! The title glows gold when it's under the light. I wasn't expecting it to be so huge and heavy but it's got beautiful coloured illustrations inside!



Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

I actually had another book in this order but it came damaged so I had to make a replacement order. I'm still waiting for it to come but hopefully it's on its way so I can show it next week!

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

WoW #6: Percy Jackson's Greek Gods by Rick Riordan

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about!

Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

by Rick Riordan

August 19, 2014

336 pages

Goodreads  Chapters/Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will be my good deed for the week.

So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it definitely was a Golden Age for all that." Dramatic full-color illustrations throughout by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco make this volume--a must for home, library, and classroom shelves--as stunning as it is entertaining.

Learning Greek mythology from the son of Poseidon? Hell ya, I'm in!

What are you guys waiting on this week?